CVE-2021-26884: Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2021
·
Updated

Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.19968
6.3.9600.19968
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.19968
6.3.9600.19968
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.19968
6.3.9600.19968
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23298
6.2.9200.23298
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4283
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.19968
6.3.9600.19968
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.19968
6.3.9600.19968
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23298
6.2.9200.23298
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4283
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4283
10.0.14393.4283
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4283
10.0.14393.4283
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.18874
10.0.10240.18874
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.18874
10.0.10240.18874
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
10.0.19043.867
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.1440
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
10.0.17134.2087
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.1817
10.0.17763.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
10.0.17134.2087
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.1817
10.0.17763.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
10.0.17134.2087

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.19968Patch KB5000853
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23298Patch KB5000840
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.4283Patch KB5000803
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.19968Patch KB5000848
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.867Patch KB5000802
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.18874Patch KB5000807
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.1440Patch KB5000808
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.1817Patch KB5000822
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17134.2087Patch KB5000809

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26884?

The severity of CVE-2021-26884 is rated as important, indicating potential risk of information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26884?

To fix CVE-2021-26884, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-26884?

CVE-2021-26884 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and multiple editions of Windows Server.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-26884?

CVE-2021-26884 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the Windows Media Photo Codec.

5

Can CVE-2021-26884 lead to a security breach?

Yes, CVE-2021-26884 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited.

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